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A $3 million winning Mega Millions ticket was sold at a Cumberland Farms store in Southington, Connecticut. The winner correctly guessed the main numbers but missed the multiplier ball, resulting in a $3 million prize instead of the maximum jackpot. The specific store location in Southington where the ticket was purchased has not been disclosed.
A pedestrian was struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 84 in Southington, CT, resulting in serious injuries. The eastbound side of the highway was partially closed for several hours near exit 30, and the state police accident reconstruction team is investigating the incident. The reason for the pedestrian being on the highway remains unknown. Travelers in the area are advised to seek alternate routes.
Two individuals, Johnathan Jenkins and Clifford Schwartz, were arrested in Southington, Connecticut, following an argument over a fast food order at a Taco Bell. Jenkins, who had been involved in the dispute, brandished an open pocket knife and advanced threateningly towards two employees. After the employees retreated, Jenkins attempted to flee the scene but his vehicle became disabled. Police later found that a passenger in the vehicle, Schwartz, possessed a brass knuckle/knife combo. Jenkins was charged with multiple offenses, including reckless endangerment, while Schwartz was charged with carrying a dangerous weapon and illegal possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle.
A young boy from Southington, CT, was left heartbroken after falling victim to a cruel prank at Target. Three men approached him and his father, claiming to be affiliated with popular YouTuber 'Mr. Beast' and offering them a shopping spree challenge. However, the men ran away after blindfolding the boy and his father, leaving them empty-handed. The incident, particularly a comment about the boy's hearing loss, upset the father. After sharing their story on Facebook, the Southington community rallied behind them, with the Town of Southington Commission for Persons with Disabilities providing a $200 gift card and Target matching it. On Sunday, the boy's dreams came true as he enjoyed a shopping spree, picking out Nerf guns, water balloons, and water guns.